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Innovate Legal Summit 2026: Key Takeaways from a Day Shaping the Future of Law

The Innovate Legal Summit 2026, held at The Chancery Rosewood in London, brought together legal leaders, innovators, and operators to explore one central question: in an AI-powered world, what truly makes a law firm stand out? Hosted by Rob Hanna, the day blended high-energy commentary with practical insight, focusing not on AI hype—but on real-world application, leadership, and transformation. 🚀 From AI Curiosity to AI in Practice The summit made one thing clear: the legal sector has moved

April 15, 2026

Season 10

From Hollywood to Big Law: 8-Figure Founder Nick Abrahams on AI and the Future of Law – S10E14

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Nick Abrahams. Nick is an AI Pioneer and Business Futurist, creating the world’s first AI-enabled privacy chatbot. He is a successful entrepreneur who co-founded Lawpath, an AI-powered legal services platform. Nick spent 25 years in partnership at Norton Rose Fulbright and is now dedicated to working with law firms and in-house teams on their AI strategies. He is also a comedian, with his show ‘The Accidental Lawyer’ scheduled for

April 13, 2026

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Legally on the Move: Professional Training – Ian Noble – E05

Welcome to the fifth and final episode of Legally on the Move: Professional Training, our brand new miniseries which explores what makes high-performing teams in law, focusing on leadership, communication, resilience, trust, and psychological safety. In the last minisode of this series, Rob interviews Ian Noble, an account executive at Clio EMEA, discussing the importance of clarity over revenue as a performance driver, the distinction between accountability and fear in organisational culture, and the significance of understanding the “why” behind

April 7, 2026

Season 10

Data-Driven Law: Scale Faster and Deliver Smarter with YPOG’s Iain Cockburn & Ben Williams – S10E13

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Ben Williams and Iain Cockburn. Ben and Iain are both Founding Partners of YPOG’s (You + Partners of Gamechangers) new UK team. This is one of Europe’s fastest-growing tech-focused law firms. Ben, a former partner at Withers Tech, is an IP, IT and data protection specialist. He has experience advising high-growth, IP-driven clients who are often VC-backed or science-led. Iain was a Partner at Withers Tech, recognised for his

April 6, 2026

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Legally on the Move: Professional Training – Susan Glenholme – E04

Welcome to the fourth episode of Legally on the Move: Professional Training, our brand new miniseries which explores what makes high-performing teams in law, focusing on leadership, communication, resilience, trust, and psychological safety. In today’s minisode, Susan Glenholme, Managing Partner at Debenhams Ottaway, shares insights on the importance of culture, belonging, and psychological safety in enhancing team performance. She stresses the need for trust and collaboration across different functions within a firm, highlighting her experience transitioning from a private client

April 2, 2026

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Legally on the Move: Professional Training – James Jorgensen – E03

Welcome to the third episode of Legally on the Move: Professional Training, our brand new miniseries which explores what makes high-performing teams in law, focusing on leadership, communication, resilience, trust, and psychological safety. In this minisode, James Jorgensen, the Head of Professional Liability at HDI Global, discusses the intricacies of high-performing teams in the legal sector. James emphasises the importance of understanding the unique ways law firms operate and the critical role of good lawyers and clients in achieving success.

March 31, 2026

Season 10

The Legal Rebel Who Took on Big Law & Built a Dynamic Litigation Powerhouse – James Oldnall – S10E12

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by James Oldnall. James is the Managing Partner of Milberg and is a commercial litigator. He has experience in disputes in financial markets, private equity, data protection and fraud. James has worked on many UK high-profile commercial disputes, appearing in the national press. In 2016, he had 2 cases named in ‘The Lawyer’s Top 20 Cases of The Year’. James has also been ranked Band 2 by Chambers in its

March 30, 2026

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Legally on the Move: Professional Training – Peter Riddleston – E02

Welcome to the second episode of Legally on the Move: Professional Training, our brand new miniseries which explores what makes high-performing teams in law, focusing on leadership, communication, resilience, trust, and psychological safety. On today’s minisode, Peter Riddleston discusses the importance of high performance, which is often measured by revenue and utilisation. He focuses on the significance of understanding team dynamics and the role of purpose in driving success. In today’s hybrid work environment, leadership behaviours that foster collaboration and

March 26, 2026

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Legally on the Move: Professional Training – Nadine Stanton – E01

Welcome to the first episode of Legally on the Move: Professional Training, our brand new miniseries which explores what makes high-performing teams in law, focusing on leadership, communication, resilience, trust, and psychological safety. In this episode, Nadine Stanton, CEO of Professional Training Limited, discusses the importance of having a central theme for conferences and involving speakers from both inside and outside the legal industry to provide fresh perspectives. The conversation highlights the significance of community, delegate engagement, and creating a

March 24, 2026

Season 10

Answering 1 Powerful Question with The Jurist: How Ahmed Elnaggar Reinvented Legal Growth – S10E11

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Ahmed Elnaggar. Ahmed is the Founder and Managing Partner at Elnaggar & Partners. He has over a decade’s experience in Corporate Structures, Succession Planning and Trust Services. Ahmed has expertise dealing with clients worldwide, including Bahrain, Qatar, Mauritius and Switzerland. Ahmed is also the proud Founder and President of the Emirates Legal Network. He is on a mission to help extend the law to people, launching The Jurist, the

March 23, 2026